1. when i open localhost it gives me an error: page load error. The connection was refused when attempting to contact 127.0.0.1.Though the site seems valid, the browser was unable to establish a connection.

* Could the site be temporarily unavailable? Try again later. * Are you unable to browse other sites? Check the computer's network connection. * Is your computer or network protected by a firewall or proxy? Incorrect settings can interfere with Web browsing.

Though, when i enter 127.0.0.1 it opens the xampp page !

2. when i try to create a database it gives me an error 1044: access denied for user @localhost to database. do i have to enter a username and a password? and where do i do this ??